VSP Press Releases

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The Vermont State Police disseminate press releases for significant criminal or public safety incidents and arrests, but it is not intended to document every public contact or response to a call-for-service. If you have a question regarding an incident or case, please contact your local state police barracks or the public information officer. Please note press releases are available on this blog for 6 months following their public release. Please contact the public information officer if you need access to one that is older.

On August 22nd, 2017 at 2325 hours, Vermont State Police were notified of a single vehicle crash on Vermont Route 100B near the intersection of Moretown Mtn Rd in Moretown, Vermont. Investigation revealed the operator, Richard Johnson of Manassas, VT, was traveling South on 100B when he lost control of his vehicle, sideswiping a telephone pole. Standard Field Sobriety Tests were administered. Johnson was placed under arrest for Driving under the influence and taken to the Middlesex State Police Barracks for processing. Johnson was released on citation and ordered to appear in Washington County Superior Court-Criminal Division on 10/12/17 to answer to the charge of DUI

On 09-26-17 during the morning hours, Troopers from the Rutland Barracks conducted a saturation patrol on Business Route 4 in Rutland Town and West Rutland. The purpose of this patrol was to detect and enforce cell phone use violations, as well as ensure seatbelt use. Cell phone use without a “hands-free” device and texting while driving continue to be a contributing factor in motor vehicle crashes on Vermont Highways.

A total of 12 motor vehicles were encountered during the patrol, several traffic tickets were issued to include three (3) for cell phone/texting while driving violations.

The Vermont State Police would like to encourage motorists to utilize “hands-free” devices while driving, stay alert and help keep Vermont roads safe.

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/26/17 at approximately 0740 hours, State Police responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Pudding Hill Road and S. Ridge Road in Sutton. Donald Prince Jr, 56, of Sutton was traveling south on Pudding Hill Road when he struck a vehicle driven by John Stacey, 33 of Sheffield. Stacey's vehicle was struck as he pulled onto Pudding Hill Road from S. Ridge Road. Both vehicles were towed due to disabling damage. During the investigation of the crash, Stacey advised the other operator and police that he had a criminally suspended license and no insurance. The intersection at the location of the crash is not marked with any form of traffic control.

On 09/25/17 at approximately 9:46 PM, the Vermont State Police were notified of a burglary at a residence located on Coolidge HWY, near the intersection of Franklin Road, in the Town of Guilford. Investigation revealed that at some time between 6:15 AM and 9:46 PM on 09/25/17 a subject(s) made forced entry into the residence and stole numerous items. Investigation into the matter is still on going, and anyone with information regarding the case is encouraged to contact Trooper Lengfellner of the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks at (802)722-4600 (reference case # 17B106217)

COURT ACTION: No

COURT DATE: N/A

COURT: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

VICTIM: (The Vermont State Police does not release the names of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence.)

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On 09/25/2017, at approximately 2146 hours, VT State Troopers from the Middlesex Barracks conducted a traffic stop on Cox Brook Road in Northfield, VT. The operator was identified as Justin Doney. Subsequent investigation lead to Doney's arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the Middlesex State Police Barracks for processing and released. Doney is scheduled to appear in Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division on October 12, 2017.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/12/2017, 0830 hours

COURT: Washington Superior Court - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

ACCUSED: William Corrigan AGE: 30 CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Albans, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 25th, 2017 at approximately 1825 hours Vermont State Police St. Albans received a call from a male who advised a reckless driver had almost struck his truck on the interstate in the area of mile marker 119 Southbound, in the town of Swanton. The caller further advised that when he pulled over to call 911, the reckless driver pulled over as well and was attempting to engage the caller in a verbal altercation.

Responding Troopers observed a male who would later be identified as the defendant William Corrigan (age 30) of St. Albans, standing in the middle of the travel portion of the interstate. Upon seeing Troopers, Corrigan reentered his vehicle and started it, preparing to leave.

Subsequent investigation revealed that Corrigan had been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the St. Albans State Police Barracks for processing.

During processing Corrigan expressed direct threats towards Troopers, as well as attempt to cause damage to the holding cell and physical harm to himself. He was transported to Northwestern Medical Center at his request for evaluation, where he continued acting violently and tumultuously. Corrigan screamed at Troopers and hospital staff, as well as express expletives and obscenities in the presence of civilians, including children. He would go limp and force Troopers to carry him or would thrash around in attempts to not be held down for medical evaluation.

Corrigan was released from the care of Northwestern Medical Center and transported to Northwest State Correctional Facility for detox due to his extreme level of impairment and violent behavior. He was issued a citation to appear before Franklin County Superior Court on October 16th, 2017 at 1300 hours to answer the charges of DUI #1, Careless and Negligent Operation, Criminal Threatening, and Aggravated Disorderly Conduct.

On Sunday, September 24, 2017, at 0119 hours, the Vermont State Police - Westminster Dispatch Center received a report of a single vehicle crash on VT133 in the Town of Pawlet, VT. Upon arrival the JUVENILE operator, age 16, was identified by Troopers.The investigation revealed that the JUVENILE was traveling eastbound when he fell asleep, traveled off the side of the roadway and into a drainage ditch. The vehicle then hit a culvert and over turned, coming to rest on its roof in the eastbound travel portion of VT133.

Further investigation revealed that the JUVENILE was under the influence of alcohol. The JUVENILE was transported to the Castleton Police Department where he was processed for a violation Title 23 VSA 1201: DUI.

The JUVENILE was issued a citation to appear in court and he was released to a parent/guardian

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 3210196 T23 VSA 1038.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint 3210197 T23 VSA 1081a.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: September 21, 2017 / 1230 hours

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 25, 2017, at approximately 7:08 P.M., the Vermont State Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the Town of Westminster. Investigation revealed that Michael Cheeney operated his vehicle in a grossly negligent manner which resulted in the motor vehicle crash. As a result of the crash, one individual sustained minor injuries and one individual was transported from the scene in critical condition. Cheeney was arrested and transported to the Westminster Barracks, where he was fingerprinted and photographed. Windham Court Operations Manager Richard Perra was contacted and issued conditions of release for Cheeney, who was issued a citation to appear in Windham County Superior Criminal Court on September 26, 2017

On September 25th 2017, at 1609 hours, a member of the Vermont State Police stopped Mychele Robtoy on Fairfield Street in the town of St. Albans due to a motor vehicle violation. Subsequent investigation revealed that Robtoy did not possess a valid Driver’s License, and was in fact under criminal suspension at the time of operation. Robtoy was charged with Driving While License Suspended, and released with a citation to appear in Franklin Superior Court on October 30th 2017 in order to face said charge.

On 09/25/2017 at 1309 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to a minor crash at the Hartland Park and Ride near exit 9. Investigation revealed that Mark Englander was under the influence of alcohol. Englander was arrested for suspicion of DUI and processed the Windsor Police Station.

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/10/2017 0800 hours

COURT: Windsor County Court Criminal Division

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: State Police arrested Jessica Gordon for driving on a criminally suspended license after she was stopped on Main Street in Fairlee. She was processed at the Bradford Outpost and released on a citation to appear in Orange County Court on 11/22/17.

COURT ACTION: Y

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 25, 2017 at approximately 0059 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks conducted a motor vehicle stop on Post Rd. in Rutland Town. The operator was identified as Francisco J. DeCandio. DeCandio displayed signs of impairment and was screened for DUI. DeCandio was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland Town where he was processed for DUI. DeCandio was also found to be operating a motor vehicle while his license was criminally suspended from a prior DUI. He was later released to a sober party with a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division to answer to the charges.

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division

COURT DATE/TIME: October 16, 2017 / 0830 hours

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 24, 2017, at approximately 2238 hours, State Police received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically on US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh. State Police arrived in the area and located the vehicle in question parked at a residence. The operator was subsequently identified as Kaylie Flint (24) of Ferrisburgh. While speaking with Flint, Troopers detected signs of impairment and Flint was screened for DUI. Flint was subsequently taken into custody and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Flint was later released on a citation to appear in Addison County District Court on October 9, 2017.

State Police was assisted on scene by the Vergennes Police Department.

On Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, at approximately 2006 hours, rescue services from the Starksboro Fire Department, Vergennes Rescue Squad and members of the Vermont State Police responded to Vermont Route 116 in the Town of Starksboro, Vermont, for a report of a car versus barn crash.

Investigation at the scene found that 53 year old Lonny Urban of Starksboro, Vermont, was driving his 2011 Nissan Truck north on Vermont Route 116 when he sideswiped a guardrail, nearly struck an oncoming vehicle, traversed through a lawn and crashed into a barn. Urban’s vehicle was found lodged inside of the barn. Once Urban was removed from his vehicle by members of the Starksboro Fire Department, he was transported from the scene to the UVM Medical by the Vergennes Area Rescue Squad.

While at the medical center Lonny Urban was screened and processed for DUI. Urban is scheduled to appear in Addison Superior Court (Criminal Division) on December 18th, 2017.

This incident remains an active investigation by the State Police.

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: December 18, 2017

COURT: Addison Superior - Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: n/a

BAIL: n/a

MUG SHOT: Attached

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time*

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Significant impact damage to the front left portion. Moderate damage to the front bumper, grill, hood, and the rear bumper.

INJURIES: Minor injury/pain to the operator’s left side. Laceration to the passenger’s finger and overall sore.

HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On September 24, 2017, at approximately 1348 hours, Troopers at the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a single motor-vehicle crash near 3859 Vermont Route 155, in the Town of Mount Holly, Vermont.

Initial investigation revealed that vehicle #1 was being operated by Operator #1 (Forthoffer) and was traveling northbound on Vermont Route 155. Operator #1 (Forthoffer) left his lane of travel, traveling off the east side of the roadway. Vehicle #1 went slightly downhill then over a driveway subsequently striking a group of trees with the front left portion of the vehicle. Vehicle #1 came to an uncontrolled rest facing north approximately 20 feet off the roadway.

The Vermont State Police were assisted by Mount Holly Fire Department, Ludlow Rescue, and Londonderry Rescue. The vehicle was removed by Executive Towing due to damage from the crash.

Anyone with further information pertaining to this crash is encouraged to contact Trooper Gardner of the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint / T23 VSA _____ (Pending)

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: No

COURT ACTION: No

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A

*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.